AMORIM SLAMS PUNDITS WHOSE CRITICISM IS

RUBEN Amorim has claimed criticism about his formation is getting into the heads of his United players and affecting their mindset.

- By DAVE McDONNELL

United legends including Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have all criticised Amorim’s 3-4-3 system and approach in the last week.

Amorim, whose side are 14th in the Premier League after taking just seven points from 18, admitted the criticism from former United stars and other pundits was putting doubts in the minds of his players.

“| understand when people think ‘what would this team be like ina different system?” said Amorim. “Maybe this team would win more games. But if we don’t change certain things, we are not going to win titles, even if we change to 4-3-3 or 4-4-2.